10 stories you may have missed this weekend

U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard and Jermaine Jones walk off the field Sunday following their 2-2 draw with Portugal during the group G World Cup soccer match against Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil. Daily Herald sports writer Orrin Schwarz says it's draws like this that actually feel like losses, but the U.S.' chances to advanced aren't dashed. There's a few ways the team can move on depending on how Thursday's game against Germany goes, Schwarz writes.Associated Press

1. A major player for decades in Lake County politics and growth -- 35-year Warren Township Supervisor Robert "Bob" Depke -- has died.

8. Husband and wife team Jim and Jenna Barton of Belvidere have been trying to revitalize Elgin's BMX track since they took over as operators in the fall.

9. Being found not guilty of obstruction of justice and solicitation wasn't enough to save former Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Francke's job. Francke last week lost an appeal of his firing, which came after he was charged with soliciting a prostitute.

10. Kevin Streelman, who was born in Winfield and grew up in Wheaton, birdied the last seven holes to win the Travelers Championship by a stroke Sunday at TPC River Highlands.

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